chicken salad sandwich recipe
A simple and delicious chicken salad sandwich recipe that's perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner. With just a few ingredients like cooked chicken, mayo, mustard, and fresh vegetables, this easy-to-make sandwich delivers great flavor and texture. Perfect for a satisfying meal any time of day!
Equipment
- 1 Cutting Board For chopping the vegetables and chicken
- 1 Sharp Knife To easily dice the chicken, celery, and onion
- 1 Mixing bowl For combining the ingredients
- 1 Spoon or Spatula To stir and mix everything evenly
- 1 Measuring Cups & Spoons For accurately measuring the mayonnaise, mustard, and other ingredients
- 1 Bread Knife It’s optional if you plan to slice toasted bread
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 slices bread whole wheat, sourdough, or your choice
Instructions
- Shred or dice cooked chicken.
- Dice celery and red onion.
- Mix mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Add chicken, celery, and onion. Stir to combine.
- Spoon mixture onto slices of bread. Serve immediately.
Notes
These notes can help you personalize the recipe to fit your taste and dietary preferences!
- Customization: You can adjust the ingredients to your liking! Try adding ingredients like grapes, apples, or nuts for extra texture and flavor.
- Make Ahead: The chicken salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. This is a great option for meal prep.
- Healthy Alternatives: To lighten the recipe, you can substitute the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt or use a lower-fat dressing.
- Serving Ideas: You can serve the chicken salad on whole wheat bread, a croissant, or even lettuce wraps for a low-carb option.
- Vegetarian Option: For a vegetarian twist, replace chicken with chickpeas or tofu, and follow the same preparation steps.